The Canadian Lutheran Posts
Gentleness & Respect: Scriptural Strategies for Respectful Discussion
by Terry Defoe, Garth Huber, and Brian Wonnick Controversial topics in life are many and the list is long: global warming, science and faith, abortion, medically assisted suicide, politics, and more. The number of controversial subjects seems to be growing while, at the same time,…
Deacon publishes devotional book
SARNIA, Ont. – Dcn. Brenda Ryan, a former Director of Parish Services, recently published a book, Journey through the Bible, to guide readers through the entire Bible in 406 days. Self-published through Friessenpress, the launch was held at her home congregation, Redeemer Lutheran Church in…
The Canadian Lutheran celebrates 50 issues with editor, Mathew Block!
CANADA – This September/October 2020 issue of The Canadian Lutheran magazine marks the 50th issue of the magazine to be published under the editorship of Mathew Block. Block has a long history of communications work for Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) and Confessional Lutheran church bodies worldwide….
The Enduring Word: Lutherans & Bible Translation
by Mathew Block “The Word of the Lord endures forever.” That phrase, drawn from Scripture, was the rallying cry of the early Reformation. “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the Word of our God will stand forever” (Isaiah 40:8). And again: “The grass withers,…
The Paradox of Christian Faith and Life
by Timothy Teuscher The word ‘paradox’ refers to a statement that seems to be contradictory and yet is true. For instance: “The more you learn, the more you realize how little you know.” And again: “The pursuit of happiness makes you unhappy.” Or further:…
LCC holds first Special Convention
NATIONAL – The first Special Convention of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) was held on Saturday, October 17 via Zoom with 77 voting delegates and 26 advisory delegates in attendance. LCC President Timothy Teuscher called the meeting to order and Vice-president Thomas Kruesel led the assembly…